Over two years after former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India, New Delhi reportedly seeks to send her back to Dhaka under two strict conditions.
According to a BBC Bangla report, India has presented these terms to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government, as a Bangladeshi court previously sentenced Hasina to death over the 2024 crackdown.
First, New Delhi insists the Bangladesh Army must assume direct responsibility for her repatriation, preferably deploying a military aircraft to mirror her initial arrival in India on August 5, 2024.
Second, India demands that Dhaka guarantee Hasina the legal right to appeal her death sentence and face a fresh trial regarding allegations tied to the July 2024 uprising.
BBC Bangla notes that Hasina’s prolonged stay has strained bilateral relations with Dhaka and drawn growing international criticism against New Delhi for sheltering a convicted former leader.
Indian officials initially preferred relocating Hasina to a third country, but diplomatic efforts to secure an alternative host nation repeatedly failed, prompting New Delhi to negotiate directly with Dhaka.
Meanwhile, Hasina previously told Reuters she intends to return to Bangladesh in December 2026, though she has yet to announce an exact date for her arrival.
In an audio statement, the exiled leader acknowledged severe risks—including immediate arrest, imprisonment, or assassination attempts—but declared that fear has never stopped her from returning home in the past.
Speaking separately to IANS, Hasina criticized Tarique Rahman’s administration, alleging widespread persecution of Awami League workers while ordinary citizens lose their homes and livelihoods during a difficult national phase.
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